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2020 Cedarwood Avenue, Sparta, WI 54656
FIXER-UPPER SPECIAL!!
Single family residence, single story, built in 2015, 1,351 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attached 2-car garage with lot size of 0.259 acres.
Note: In addition to the purchase price at auction, the successful bidder will be responsible to make payment to the Monroe County Treasurer for delinquent utility charges in the amount of $745.33+ accruals. Contact Monroe County Treasurer for an updated balance payoff.
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Firearms Prohibited
Members of the public attending the auction are prohibited from carrying/possessing a firearm(s) at the auction, even if carrying/possessing a firearm(s) is otherwise permitted under state or local law. The term “firearm” means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive.
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Date of Auction
Notice Information
Under the authority in Title 28 U.S.C., Sections 2001 and 2002, the property described below will be sold pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale filed 03/13/2023 in United States of America v. STACEY L. OTTEN, and PROGRESSIVE UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Legal Description
Lot Seventeen (17) in Block Eight (8) of Aspen Fields, City of Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Date of Auction
Bidder Registration Time
Minimum Bid
175,000.00
Mail-in Bid Form
otten_mib.pdf
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Sale Location
Order of Sale
otten_judgment_order_of_sale.pdf
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Terms of Sale
The property is offered for sale “as is” and “where is” and without recourse against the United States. The United States makes no guarantee of condition of the property, or its fitness for any purpose. The United States will not consider any claim for allowance or adjustment or for the rescission of the sale based on failure of the property to comply with any expressed or implied representation.
Form of Payment
Money order, certified check, or cashier's check shall be made payable to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
The Terms of Payment
No bid shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by a certified check or cashier’s check, in the minimum amount of 20% of the minimum bid, made payable to the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, all bidders shall display proof (presenting the certified check) that they are able to comply with this requirement. No bids will be received from any person who has not presented said proof.
At the time of the sale, the successful bidder(s) shall deposit with the PALS, by money order, certified check, or cashier's check made payable to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, a deposit in an amount of 20% of the minimum bid as specified by the PALS in the published notice of sale. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, potential bidders shall display to the PALS proof that they are able to comply with this requirement. No bids will be accepted from any person(s) who have not presented proof that, if they are the successful bidders(s), they can make the deposit required by this order of sale.
The successful bidder(s) shall pay the balance of the purchase price for the Property within forty-five (45) days following the date of the sale. The money order, certified check, or cashier's check shall be made payable to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin at the office of the Internal Revenue Service, 51 SW First Ave M/S 800 Miami, FL 33130 (attn: PALS Dipla), on or before 3:00 p.m., on August 10, 2026.
If the bidder fails to fulfill this requirement, the sale shall be treated as null and void, and the deposit shall be forfeited and disbursed pursuant to further order of this Court, first to cover the expenses of the sale, then any amount remaining to be applied to the judgment for the federal tax liabilities entered in this case. The Property shall be again offered for sale under the terms and conditions of this order of sale or, in the alternative, sold to the second highest bidder, at the sole discretion of the United States. The successful bidder(s) at the new sale or second highest bidder, as the case may be, shall receive the Property free and clear of all rights, titles, claims, liens, and interests of the defaulting bidder(s).
At the time of the sale, the successful bidder(s) shall deposit with the PALS, by money order, certified check, or cashier's check made payable to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, a deposit in an amount of 20% of the minimum bid as specified by the PALS in the published notice of sale. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, potential bidders shall display to the PALS proof that they are able to comply with this requirement. No bids will be accepted from any person(s) who have not presented proof that, if they are the successful bidders(s), they can make the deposit required by this order of sale.
The successful bidder(s) shall pay the balance of the purchase price for the Property within forty-five (45) days following the date of the sale. The money order, certified check, or cashier's check shall be made payable to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin at the office of the Internal Revenue Service, 51 SW First Ave M/S 800 Miami, FL 33130 (attn: PALS Dipla), on or before 3:00 p.m., on August 10, 2026.
If the bidder fails to fulfill this requirement, the sale shall be treated as null and void, and the deposit shall be forfeited and disbursed pursuant to further order of this Court, first to cover the expenses of the sale, then any amount remaining to be applied to the judgment for the federal tax liabilities entered in this case. The Property shall be again offered for sale under the terms and conditions of this order of sale or, in the alternative, sold to the second highest bidder, at the sole discretion of the United States. The successful bidder(s) at the new sale or second highest bidder, as the case may be, shall receive the Property free and clear of all rights, titles, claims, liens, and interests of the defaulting bidder(s).
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Disclaimer
This is an information notice only regarding a sale being conducted by the Internal Revenue Service.
Title Offered
Confirmation of Sale: The sale of the Property shall be subject to confirmation by this Court. On confirmation of the sale, ownership and possession of the Property shall transfer to the successful bidder(s), and all interests in, liens against, and titles and claims to, the Property that are held or asserted by the parties to this action are discharged and extinguished.
After the confirmation of the sale, the IRS shall execute and deliver a deed under the authority of this Court conveying the Property, effective as of the date on which this Court confirms the sale, to the successful bidder(s). Also, after this Court confirms the sale, and on receipt of the deed from the successful bidder, the Recording Official of Monroe County, Wisconsin, shall cause the transfer of the Property to be reflected upon that county's register of title. The successful bidder(s) shall pay, in addition to the amount of the bid, any county or local documentary stamps and registry fees as provided by law.
The U.S. may bid as a creditor against its judgment without tender of cash up to the value of the outstanding balance on the mortgage, without tender of cash.
The government reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw the property from sale.
The sale is ordered in accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 2001 and is made without the right of redemption.
The property is offered for sale “as is” and “where is” and without recourse against the United States. The United States makes no guarantee of condition of the property, or its fitness for any purpose. The United States will not consider any claim for allowance or adjustment or for the rescission of the sale based on failure of the property to comply with any expressed or implied representation.
After the confirmation of the sale, the IRS shall execute and deliver a deed under the authority of this Court conveying the Property, effective as of the date on which this Court confirms the sale, to the successful bidder(s). Also, after this Court confirms the sale, and on receipt of the deed from the successful bidder, the Recording Official of Monroe County, Wisconsin, shall cause the transfer of the Property to be reflected upon that county's register of title. The successful bidder(s) shall pay, in addition to the amount of the bid, any county or local documentary stamps and registry fees as provided by law.
The U.S. may bid as a creditor against its judgment without tender of cash up to the value of the outstanding balance on the mortgage, without tender of cash.
The government reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw the property from sale.
The sale is ordered in accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 2001 and is made without the right of redemption.
The property is offered for sale “as is” and “where is” and without recourse against the United States. The United States makes no guarantee of condition of the property, or its fitness for any purpose. The United States will not consider any claim for allowance or adjustment or for the rescission of the sale based on failure of the property to comply with any expressed or implied representation.
Property May Be Inspected at
Open House
Date of Open House
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Open House Bidder Registration
Open House and Bidder Registration to take place at the same time (10:00am - 12:00pm) on June 26, 2026. No other open house or bidder registration times are available.